Steve Aschburner talks Bulls' outlook as they embark on an executive search

In this episode of the Mully & Haugh Show, Steve Aschburner discusses the Chicago Bulls' recent executive shakeup, including the firing of AK and Mark Eversley, and the implications of Michael Jordan's declaration that the next general manager must accept Billy Donovan as head coach. Aschburner argues that tying a GM's hands on coaching hires severely limits the pool of qualified candidates and undermines the executive's authority, citing Bob Myers and Brad Stevens as examples of high-caliber talent who might not consider the role under such constraints. He also critiques the NBA's ongoing anti-tanking crisis, emphasizing how teams' pursuit of better draft lottery odds has become a widespread issue, and suggests that the league should reconsider its draft structure. Aschburner stresses that the Bulls' prolonged stagnation since Tom Thibodeau's departure has eroded fan trust, and that the franchise must now commit to a genuine rebuild—stockpiling draft picks and attracting elite talent—rather than settling for mediocrity. He highlights the importance of hiring a capable executive with full autonomy and notes the challenges of finding top-tier coaches and executives in a market where many are already committed.